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Belém Tower

Belém Tower

Monument4.5 · 113 890≈ 1 hEntry: ~10 €

A 16th-century fortified tower on the bank of the Tagus River, serving as a masterpiece of Manueline architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built during Portugal's Age of Discovery by architect Francisco de Arruda, it features stone carved ropes, armillary spheres, and Moorish watchtowers. The upper terrace affords views across the river estuary.

Highlights

  • Manueline stone carvings and maritime motifs
  • Moorish-inspired bartizans and artillery casemate
  • Rooftop platform with views across the Tagus

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